Marietta Police Department

A poster from Georgia Arson control offering a $10,000 reward for tips in arson investigations

Marietta May 23, 2023

Arson and vandalism investigation underway in Marietta for Cobb Parkway truck torching

The Marietta police and fire departments seek help from the public in an arson and vandalism investigation of an incident early Monday morning, where trucks and trailers were torched and…

Marietta May 11, 2023

Marietta man receives 30-year-sentence for vehicular homicide after deliberately striking fiancee’s vehicle

For a fatal collision that reportedly arose after the defendant deliberately struck his fiancée’s vehicle, Michael Lauray of Marietta was sentenced to 30 years in prison by Cobb County Superior…

Marietta May 10, 2023

Woman arrested for crash in Marietta that resulted in life-threatening injuries

[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta May 1, 2023

Multicar pileup on I-75 in Marietta results in life-threatening injuries

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) unit is investigating a serious injury collision that…

Marietta April 8, 2023

Motorcyclist critically injured on Cobb Parkway in Marietta

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, an Australian man was critically injured when he lost control of his motorcycle. The department’s…

Marietta March 30, 2023

Marietta Collision leaves motorcyclist with critical Injuries

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s STEP Unit is investigating a serious injury crash between a car and a…

Marietta March 24, 2023

Marietta Police offer a women’s self-defense course for high school seniors and their parents or guardians

The Marietta Police Department will offer a 12-hour Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) System course beginning April 17, specifically for high school women and their female parent or female guardian. The…

Marietta March 15, 2023

Arrest made in serious injury hit-and-run of construction workers that happened on Roswell Road in Marietta

The Marietta Police department made an arrest in the March 12 hit-and-run in which the driver seriously injured two construction workers who were putting up a traffic directional board on…

Marietta March 13, 2023

The 7th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K to benefit the Marietta Police Athletic League youth programs will start from Marietta Square, Saturday March 18

The annual Shamrock Shuffle 5k, to benefit the Police Athletic League will take place this coming Saturday, March 18, 2023. The Courier spoke with Daneea Badio-McCray, Executive Director of the…

Marietta March 12, 2023

Serious injury accident and arrest on Cobb Parkway near Freys Gin Road

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s STEP Unit is investigating a serious injury vehicle crash that occurred on March…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…